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VK57 YDL

2007 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 YDL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 110,627 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 110,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 104,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge/Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 104,221 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also Below 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 98,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 98,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 89,954 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 89,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut to cords and worn on inner edge 215/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 61,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2018 54,994 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,613 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,933 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 37,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,415 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,524 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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VK57 YDL is a 2007 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,053 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK57 YDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK57 YDL registered?

VK57 YDL is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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